On 8 November 2012, GameInformer released a [[/Game Informer|23-page feature on GTA V]], revealing masses of information including the three protagonists, the scale of the Los Santos map, and some hints into the feature changes. See [[/Game Informer]] for more information.

On 8 November 2012, GameInformer released a [[/Game Informer|23-page feature on GTA V]], revealing masses of information including the three protagonists, the scale of the Los Santos map, and some hints into the feature changes. See [[/Game Informer]] for more information.

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On 31 January 2013, Rockstar announced<ref>http://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/48591/grand-theft-auto-v-is-coming-9172013.html Grand Theft Auto V Is Coming 9.17.2013</ref> the official release date of the game to be 17 September, 2013, despite earlier claims that the game would be released it spring 2013.

==Trailers==

==Trailers==

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This article concerns a future game or content that is unreleased.Some details may be speculative, and may not turn out to be correct.

Gameplay

At any time outside a mission (and in some missions that feature several of them), you can switch between these characters. When not being controlled, they will continue with their lives, so switching to them will put in you whatever situation they are currently in. These three protagonists will have overlapping storylines and will affect each other.

Storyline missions and some hobbies and side-missions will only be available to the specific character. But most side-missions and random encounters will be available to any. Character customisation will be limited to clothing and similar - GTA V will not include full RPG-style customisation, like the fat/thin possibilities in GTA San Andreas, due to the complexity and personalities of the three protagonists.

Trevor is an emotionally unstable, sociopathic career criminal, suffering from drug addiction. He has previously worked with Michael in various heists, and has prior experience as a military pilot, allowing him to operate aircraft.

Los Santos

Los Santos and the surrounding areas have been completely remade on a much larger and more detailed scale than in GTA San Andreas.

The world will be bigger than the total size of the worlds from GTA IV, Red Dead Redemption, and GTA San Andreas combined.

Unusually, the entire map will be open to the player right from the start of the game, like in GTA Chinatown Wars, rather than being restricted to a small corner or island until the game permits you to continue. This is in keeping with GTA V's philosophy of letting you do whatever you want to do, rather than being forced to do certain things at a certain time in a certain way.

Notably, the game will continue to display distant mountains and buildings from the entire map, even many miles away. This is in contrast to GTA IV where only 1.5 kilometers of distance is rendered, and buildings suddenly appear when the player gets close. Now, even lights on buildings and streetlights from the opposite side of the map will be visible when high enough up, creating a much greater sense of the massive scale.

Features

In addition to the multiple protagonists, GTA V will bring many new (and returning) features:

On 8 November 2012, GameInformer released a 23-page feature on GTA V, revealing masses of information including the three protagonists, the scale of the Los Santos map, and some hints into the feature changes. See /Game Informer for more information.

On 31 January 2013, Rockstar announced[3] the official release date of the game to be 17 September, 2013, despite earlier claims that the game would be released it spring 2013.

Trailers

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'''Grand Theft Auto V''' ('''GTA V''' or '''GTA 5''') is an upcoming video game created by [[Rockstar Games]]. It will be the next instalment in the [[Grand Theft Auto]] series, after [[GTA IV]] and [[Episodes from Liberty City]].
The game is set in modern day [[Los Santos in GTA V|Los Santos]], [[San Andreas in GTA V|San Andreas]] and its surrounding countryside, and it will be released in Spring [[2013]] for the [[Xbox 360]] and [[PlayStation 3]].[[:File:GTAV-retail-poster.jpg|GTA V release date]] A precise release is not yet known, and a PC version has yet to be confirmed.
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{{Chronology}}
==Gameplay==
There are three separate [[protagonist]]s: [[Michael]], [[Trevor Phillips]] and [[Franklin]]. Dan Houser stated in an interview that one of the protagonists will be the antagonist.
At any time outside a mission (and in some missions that feature several of them), you can switch between these characters. When not being controlled, they will continue with their lives, so switching to them will put in you whatever situation they are currently in. These three protagonists will have overlapping storylines and will affect each other.
Storyline missions and some hobbies and [[side-missions]] will only be available to the specific character. But most side-missions and random encounters will be available to any. Character customisation will be limited to clothing and similar - GTA V will not include full RPG-style customisation, like the fat/thin possibilities in [[GTA San Andreas]], due to the complexity and personalities of the three protagonists.
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Rockstar have confirmed that, as GTA V is part of the HD Universe ([[GTA IV Era]] onwards), certain characters from [[Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV]] and its episodes will return, but not major ones like [[Niko Bellic]].
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==Los Santos==
{{main|Los Santos in GTA V}}
Los Santos and the surrounding areas have been completely remade on a much larger and more detailed scale than in [[San Andreas in GTA III Era|GTA San Andreas]].
The world will be bigger than the total size of the worlds from GTA IV, Red Dead Redemption, and GTA San Andreas combined.
Unusually, the entire map will be open to the player right from the start of the game, like in [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars|GTA Chinatown Wars]], rather than being restricted to a small corner or island until the game permits you to continue. This is in keeping with GTA V's philosophy of letting you do whatever you want to do, rather than being forced to do certain things at a certain time in a certain way.
Named locations include: [[Vinewood in GTA V|Vinewood]], [[Little Seoul]], [[Los Puerta Freeway]], [[Vespucci Beach]], [[Downtown Los Santos in GTA V|Downtown]], [[Del Perro Freeway]], [[East Los Santos in GTA V|East Los Santos]] and [[Los Santos Bay]]. There is also expansive countryside including [[Mount Chiliad in GTA V|Mount Chiliad]], a military base and coastline.
Notably, the game will continue to display distant mountains and buildings from the entire map, even many miles away. This is in contrast to [[GTA IV]] where only 1.5 kilometers of distance is rendered, and buildings suddenly appear when the player gets close. Now, even lights on buildings and streetlights from the opposite side of the map will be visible when high enough up, creating a much greater sense of the massive scale.
==Features==
In addition to the multiple protagonists, GTA V will bring many new (and returning) features:
;[[Vehicles in GTA V|Vehicles]]
*Planes will return, and as [[Trevor Phillips]] is a former military pilot, he can fly them from the start of the game
*Also known to be in the game will be: [[bicycles]], helicopters, airships/blimps, trucks, jetskis, convertible cars and freight trains
*Aircraft and exotic cars will be available from the start, but they will be challenging to obtain
;[[Weapons in GTA V|Weapons]]
*Weapons appear to be customisable, such as choosing paint jobs and adding optics and flashlights
*There are several modern-day or updated weapons in the game, including the IMI Tavor TAR-21, a Ruger MP-9, AK-47 and Mossberg 500
;[[Los Santos in GTA V|Game world]]
*The entire map will be open from the very start of the game
*The map is bigger than the total size of the worlds from GTA IV, Red Dead Redemption, and GTA San Andreas combined
*The map is ''not'' a copy of [[Los Santos in GTA III Era|that of GTA San Andreas]], but a brand new city designed around LA, with some names reused from San Andreas
*The map contains the city of [[Los Santos in GTA V|Los Santos]] plus masses of countryside including [[Mount Chiliad]], a vast desert, forests, beaches and many communities
*The entire map will be visible from anywhere, instead of only rendering short distances. Even mountains and building lights from the far side of the map will be visible
*The city and surrounding areas appear to be thick with smog during late evening time
*Mines and wind turbines appear in the landscape
*There is a fully-operational 18-hole golf course
*The ocean floor can be fully explored, with this comes the addition of wearable scuba gear and drivable submarines.
*[[Animals in GTA V|Wildlife and animals]] will appear for the first time, including [[dogs]] who will guard restricted areas and will alert enemies of the player's presence, and [[Sharks (animal)|sharks]] while exploring the ocean.
;Characters
*There are 3 playable characters ([[protagonists]]) - [[Michael]], [[Trevor Phillips]] and [[Franklin]]. The player can jump into another character at any time.
*Each protagonist will have its own storyline, and will continue its life in the background when not being controlled
*Some characters from the [[GTA IV Era]] will appear in the game, but not protagonists such as [[Niko Bellic]]
*[[Random Characters]] will appear in random places, with the player having the option to interact with them to start a side-mission
*[[The Lost Brotherhood]] will be returning as seen in the second trailer. A group of The Lost MC members are seen chasing and shooting at protagonist Trevor Phillips as he escapes in a plane.
;Multiplayer
* There is no single-player co-op, but there will be co-op multiplayer
* Crews will be carried over from Max Payne 3 into Grand Theft Auto V's multiplayer.[http://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/23171/multiplayer-crews-revealed-on-ign-play-from-max-payne-3-to-grand.html Crews in GTA V]
==Official Information==
In November 2011, Rockstar announced GTA V with the [[#Trailer_1|first trailer]].
Throughout autumn 2012 and winter 2013, Rockstar released a range of screenshots from GTA V.
In October 2012, retail posters and displays were leaked showing a release date of Spring [[2013]] for the [[Xbox 360]] and [[PlayStation 3]]. A PC date is not yet known. This was confirmed by a [http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151314359580097&set=a.10150126067600097.319350.51752540096&type=1&theater Facebook post from Rockstar]
On 5 November 2012, Rockstar announced that GTA V is available [http://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/46011/grand-theft-auto-v-now-officially-available-for-preorder.html to be pre ordered] and released a "Beach Weather" PC wallpaper. Later that day they announced that a [http://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/46031/grand-theft-auto-v-trailer-2-coming-next-week-wed-nov-14.html 2nd trailer will be shown on 14 Nov 12].
On 8 November 2012, GameInformer released a [[/Game Informer|23-page feature on GTA V]], revealing masses of information including the three protagonists, the scale of the Los Santos map, and some hints into the feature changes. See [[/Game Informer]] for more information.
On 31 January 2013, Rockstar announcedhttp://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/48591/grand-theft-auto-v-is-coming-9172013.html Grand Theft Auto V Is Coming 9.17.2013 the official release date of the game to be 17 September, 2013, despite earlier claims that the game would be released it spring 2013.
==Trailers==
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== Gallery ==
{{also|For all GTA V screenshots, see: [[:Category:Screenshots of GTA V]]}}
=== Trailer 1 ===
File:Beach-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|A beach with a [[Dogs|dog]].
File:Jetski-GTAV-Speedophile2000-prerelease.jpg|A jet ski, marked Speedophile 2000.
File:MountChiliad-GTAV-hikers-prerelease.jpg|Hikers at the base of a mountain near [[Los Santos in GTA V|Los Santos]].
File:Convertible-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|[[Franklin]] in a convertible car retracting its roof.
File:Windturbines-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|Several wind power generators near Los Santos.
File:Michael-GTAV-firsttrailer.jpg|[[Michael]] overlooking the city.
File:Cropduster-GTAV-field-prerelease.jpg|A crop dusting plane over a vineyard.
File:Robbery-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|The three [[protagonists]] attempt to rob a store dressed as exterminators; notice the accessories on the rifle.
File:Pumpjack-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|A [[wp:pumpjack|pumpjack]] on an oil well.
File:LSPD-GTAV-helicopter-chase.jpg|A police helicopter and officers chasing a fugitive.
File:Vinewood-GTAV-sign-prerelease.jpg|The [[Vinewood in GTA V|Vinewood]] sign.
File:Privatejet-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|A Learjet-based plane (similar to a [[Shamal]]) flying over the city.
=== Promotional screenshots ===
File:Policehelicopter-GTAV-prerelease-front.jpg|A new [[LSPD in GTA V|LSPD]] helicopter.
File:Lake-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|A peaceful waterside.
File:Bike-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|A pedestrian riding a bicycle on the beach.
File:Cheetah-GTAV-prerelease-rear.jpg|The redesigned [[Cheetah]].
File:Jet-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|[[Michael]] flying a jet.
File:Parachute-GTAV-deployed-prerelease.jpg|A man with a [[Parachute]] next to a mountain.
File:Sanchez-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|Three men racing on dirtbikes, possibly [[Sanchez|Sanchezes]].
File:Tennis-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|Two civilians playing [[tennis]].
File:Hijack-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|A character hijacking a truck carrying sports cars.
File:Infernus-GTAV-prerelease-front.jpg|[[Michael]] in an updated [[Infernus]] while being pursued.
File:Stuntplane-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|A man flying a [[stunt plane]] over a river.
File:Helicopter-GTAV-searchlight-prerelease.png|A man aiming an "[[AK-47]]" at a police helicopter. The side gunner of the helicopter has a laser attachment on his weapon.
File:TrevorPhillips-GTAV-Jetski.jpg|[[Trevor Phillips]] on a lifeguard jetski with a IMI Mini UZI.
File:Shark-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|A scuba diver and a shark.
File:Franklin-and-chop.jpg|[[Franklin]] and his dog [[Chop]] rolling past a liquor store.
File:Submarine-prerelease.jpeg|A partially submerged submarine.
File:Fighterjet-prerelease.jpeg|[[Trevor Phillips|Trevor]] in a cargo plane alongside a US Airforce pilot in a fighter jet.
File:Michael-cell-trio.jpg|The three protagonists, with [[Michael]] on a cell phone.
File:TrevorVinewood1.png|[[Trevor]] climbing the letter "V" of the Vinewood sign with [[NOOSE]] after him.
File:TrevorVinewood2.png|[[Trevor]] climbing the letter "D" of the Vinewood sign in the early morning or evening.
===[[/Game Informer|Game Informer]] Screenshots===
File:Protagonists-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|The three [[protagonists]]
File:Michael-GTAV-onphone.jpg|[[Michael]] on a phone
File:Rappelling-GTAV-Michael.jpg|[[Michael]] rappelling
File:Rappelling-GTAV-Michael-office.jpg|[[Michael]] rappelling
File:Rappelling-GTAV-Michael-exterior.jpg|[[Michael]] rappelling
File:Bicycle-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|[[Michael]] on a [[bicycle]]
File:Bicycle-GTAV-prerelease2.jpg|[[Michael]] on a [[bicycle]]
File:Parachute-GTAV-LosSantos-prerelease.jpg|A character parachuting
File:Fighterjet-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|A fighter jet attacking a police helicopter
File:Buzzard-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|A [[Buzzard]]
File:Helicopter-GTAV-shooting.jpg|[[Michael]] side-shooting with a TAR-21 rifle
File:Squalo-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|A [[Squalo]]
File:9F-GTAV-prerelease-front.jpg|A [[9F]]
File:Comet-GTAV-prerelease-rear.jpg|A [[Comet]]
File:Quad-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|[[Trevor Phillips]] on a [[quad]]
File:TrevorPhillips-GTAV-gun-prerelease.jpg|[[Trevor Phillips]]
File:Gun-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|[[Franklin]]
File:Sanchez-GTAV-Franklin-prerelease.jpg|[[Franklin]] on a [[Sanchez]]
File:Street-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|[[Pleasure Pier]]
File:Watertower-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|Desert countryside
File:Akuma-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|[[Franklin]] doing a wheelie
File:Tunnel-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|[[Franklin]] on the same bike
File:Liquor-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|A small neighborhood
File:Dam-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|A dam in the outskirts of Los Santos
File:Vinewood-GTAV-aerialview-prerelease.jpg]]|
File:Parachute-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|[[Trevor Phillips]] freefalling
File:Sunset-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|A new type of helicopter
File:RailBridge-GTAV.jpg|A railway bridge, freight train and parachute
File:Trevor-GTAV-walking.jpg|[[Trevor Phillips]]
File:Trevor-Franklin-GTAV.jpg|[[Trevor Phillips]] and [[Franklin]]
File:Sanchez-GTAV-Desert.jpg|[[Franklin]] tailing a downed private jet on a bike
File:Trevor-GTAV-dirtbike.jpeg|[[Trevor Phillips]] on a dirtbike
===Trailer 2===
File:Observatory-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:Michael'shouse-GTAV-secondtrailer-tenniscourt.jpg
File:Michael'shouse-GTAV-secondtrailer-driveway.jpg
File:Michael'shouse-GTAV-secondtrailer-kitchen.jpg
File:Michael-GTAV-secondtrailer-smoking.jpg
File:Michael-GTAV-secondtrailer-drinking.jpg
File:Michael'shouse-GTAV-secondtrailer-poolside.jpg
File:Freeway-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:Freeway-GTAV-secondtrailer-rural.jpg
File:Streetfight-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:TrevorPhillips-GTAV-secondtrailer-water.jpg
File:TrevorPhillips-GTAV-secondtrailer-barfight.jpg
File:TrevorPhillips-GTAV-secondtrailer-shouting.jpg
File:Bandito-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:TrevorPhillips-GTAV-secondtrailer-molotovcocktail.jpg
File:Housefire-GTAV-secondtrailer-inside.jpg
File:TrevorPhillips-GTAV-secondtrailer-housefire.jpg
File:Housefire-GTAV-secondtrailer-exterior.jpg
File:TrevorPhillips-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:TrevorPhillips-GTAV-secondtrailer-garage.jpg
File:Roadbridge-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:Streetview-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:Lamar-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:Franklin,Lamar&Michael-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:9F-GTAV-secondtrailer-driveway.jpg
File:9F-GTAV-secondtrailer-rear.jpg
File:9F-GTAV-secondtrailer-front.jpg
File:Lady-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:Franklin-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:Vehicledamage-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:Overtaking-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:Office-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:Franklin,Lamar&Michael-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:Holdingon-GTAV-secondtrailer-boat.jpg
File:Sentinel-GTAV-secondtrailer-rear.jpg
File:Sentinel-GTAV-secondtrailer-James.jpg
File:Jimmy&Michael-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:TrevorPhillips-GTAV-secondtrailer-stomping.jpg
File:TrevorPhillips-GTAV-secondtrailer-stomp.jpg
File:Plane-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:Plane-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:Trailer2-GTAV-17.04.45 3.png
File:Trailer2-GTAV-17.04.46.png
File:Dog-GTAV-Car.png
File:Dog-GTAV-OnCar.png
File:Dog-GTAV-Jump.png
File:Trailer2-GTAV-17.04.50 1.png
File:Bugstar-GTAV-Jumpsuits.png
File:Trailer2-GTAV-17.04.51 1.png
File:Patriot-GTAV-Plane.png
File:Patriot-GTAV-Jump.png
File:Trailer2-GTAV-17.04.56 1.png
File:Trailer2-GTAV-17.04.58.png
File:TrainCrash-GTAV.png
File:Protagonists-GTAV-Helicopter.png
File:Protagonists-GTAV-Cringe.png
=== Artwork ===
File:Robbery-GTAV-artwork.jpg|First GTA V artwork that was revealed on 10/24/2012.
File:IFruitPhone-GTAV-artwork.jpg|Retail poster that was revealed on 10/30/2012.
File:Franklin&Chop-GTAV-artwork.jpg|Poster showing artwork of [[Franklin]] and [[Chop]] with the Spring 2013 release date.
File:LSPDcop-GTAV-artwork-femaleofficer.jpg|Poster showing artwork with female police officer and detainee.
File:TrevorPhillips-GTAV-poster.jpg|Poster showing artwork with [[Trevor Phillips]] sitting on a quad bike holding a sniper rifle.
File:Beach-GTAV-artwork.jpg|"Beach Weather" PC wallpaper released on 5/11/12.
File:Franklin&Chop-GTAV-artwork-trailer.jpg|Artwork promoting the release of the second trailer revealed on 5/11/12.
File:Protagonists-GTAV-GameInformer-artwork.png|The cover for GameInformer's article on GTA V released on 8/11/12, confirming that there are three protagonists.
File:Michael-GTAV-artwork.png|Artwork of Michael revealed in the GameInformer article.
File:GTAVMichaelRobberArt.jpeg|Artwork of Michael robbing a jewelery store revealed in the GameInformer article. Outfit appears to be [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EqYkCsxzXc LA Takedown]-inspired.
File:Protagonists-GTAV-IGN.jpg|Artwork of the three protagonists revealed in an IGN article on 13/11/12.
File:GTAV-TheTrunk.png|The complete version of the previous artwork, titled "The Trunk". Revealed 4/01/13.
== Hints and Speculation about GTA V ==
{{main|Speculation of GTA V}}
Prior to the official announcements, trailers and magazine features of Grand Theft Auto V, a large number of possible clues had been found in previous GTA games and elsewhere to indicate what may have been the setting and content of GTA V. Fans also made a number of educated guesses, and many rumours circulated the Internet. See [[Speculation of GTA V]] for a detailed list.
== See also ==
* [[Los Santos in GTA V]]
* [[Businesses in GTA V]]
* [[Weapons in GTA V]]
* [[Vehicles in GTA V]]
* [[Grand Theft Auto V/Trailers|GTA V Trailers]]
* [[Vice City in GTA IV Era]] & [[San Andreas in GTA IV Era]] - references to the locations of GTA III Era games in the GTA IV Era.
* [[Community:GTA V Wishlist]] - the Grand Theft Wiki Community's suggestions on what should be included in GTA V.
== References ==
== External link ==
* [http://www.rockstargames.com/V/ Grand Theft Auto V] - official website
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[[Category:GTA V]]
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'''Grand Theft Auto V''' ('''GTA V''' or '''GTA 5''') is an upcoming video game created by [[Rockstar Games]]. It will be the next instalment in the [[Grand Theft Auto]] series, after [[GTA IV]] and [[Episodes from Liberty City]].
The game is set in modern day [[Los Santos in GTA V|Los Santos]], [[San Andreas in GTA V|San Andreas]] and its surrounding countryside, and it will be released in Spring [[2013]] for the [[Xbox 360]] and [[PlayStation 3]].[[:File:GTAV-retail-poster.jpg|GTA V release date]] A precise release is not yet known, and a PC version has yet to be confirmed.
{{headerbox|New GTA V Trailer}}
{{youtube
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{{gtav}}

{{Chronology}}
==Gameplay==
There are three separate [[protagonist]]s: [[Michael]], [[Trevor Phillips]] and [[Franklin]]. Dan Houser stated in an interview that one of the protagonists will be the antagonist.
At any time outside a mission (and in some missions that feature several of them), you can switch between these characters. When not being controlled, they will continue with their lives, so switching to them will put in you whatever situation they are currently in. These three protagonists will have overlapping storylines and will affect each other.
Storyline missions and some hobbies and [[side-missions]] will only be available to the specific character. But most side-missions and random encounters will be available to any. Character customisation will be limited to clothing and similar - GTA V will not include full RPG-style customisation, like the fat/thin possibilities in [[GTA San Andreas]], due to the complexity and personalities of the three protagonists.
{{gtav protagonists}}
Rockstar have confirmed that, as GTA V is part of the HD Universe ([[GTA IV Era]] onwards), certain characters from [[Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV]] and its episodes will return, but not major ones like [[Niko Bellic]].
{{toc}}
==Los Santos==
{{main|Los Santos in GTA V}}
Los Santos and the surrounding areas have been completely remade on a much larger and more detailed scale than in [[San Andreas in GTA III Era|GTA San Andreas]].
The world will be bigger than the total size of the worlds from GTA IV, Red Dead Redemption, and GTA San Andreas combined.
Unusually, the entire map will be open to the player right from the start of the game, like in [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars|GTA Chinatown Wars]], rather than being restricted to a small corner or island until the game permits you to continue. This is in keeping with GTA V's philosophy of letting you do whatever you want to do, rather than being forced to do certain things at a certain time in a certain way.
Named locations include: [[Vinewood in GTA V|Vinewood]], [[Little Seoul]], [[Los Puerta Freeway]], [[Vespucci Beach]], [[Downtown Los Santos in GTA V|Downtown]], [[Del Perro Freeway]], [[East Los Santos in GTA V|East Los Santos]] and [[Los Santos Bay]]. There is also expansive countryside including [[Mount Chiliad in GTA V|Mount Chiliad]], a military base and coastline.
Notably, the game will continue to display distant mountains and buildings from the entire map, even many miles away. This is in contrast to [[GTA IV]] where only 1.5 kilometers of distance is rendered, and buildings suddenly appear when the player gets close. Now, even lights on buildings and streetlights from the opposite side of the map will be visible when high enough up, creating a much greater sense of the massive scale.
==Features==
In addition to the multiple protagonists, GTA V will bring many new (and returning) features:
;[[Vehicles in GTA V|Vehicles]]
*Planes will return, and as [[Trevor Phillips]] is a former military pilot, he can fly them from the start of the game
*Also known to be in the game will be: [[bicycles]], helicopters, airships/blimps, trucks, jetskis, convertible cars and freight trains
*Aircraft and exotic cars will be available from the start, but they will be challenging to obtain
;[[Weapons in GTA V|Weapons]]
*Weapons appear to be customisable, such as choosing paint jobs and adding optics and flashlights
*There are several modern-day or updated weapons in the game, including the IMI Tavor TAR-21, a Ruger MP-9, AK-47 and Mossberg 500
;[[Los Santos in GTA V|Game world]]
*The entire map will be open from the very start of the game
*The map is bigger than the total size of the worlds from GTA IV, Red Dead Redemption, and GTA San Andreas combined
*The map is ''not'' a copy of [[Los Santos in GTA III Era|that of GTA San Andreas]], but a brand new city designed around LA, with some names reused from San Andreas
*The map contains the city of [[Los Santos in GTA V|Los Santos]] plus masses of countryside including [[Mount Chiliad]], a vast desert, forests, beaches and many communities
*The entire map will be visible from anywhere, instead of only rendering short distances. Even mountains and building lights from the far side of the map will be visible
*The city and surrounding areas appear to be thick with smog during late evening time
*Mines and wind turbines appear in the landscape
*There is a fully-operational 18-hole golf course
*The ocean floor can be fully explored, with this comes the addition of wearable scuba gear and drivable submarines.
*[[Animals in GTA V|Wildlife and animals]] will appear for the first time, including [[dogs]] who will guard restricted areas and will alert enemies of the player's presence, and [[Sharks (animal)|sharks]] while exploring the ocean.
;Characters
*There are 3 playable characters ([[protagonists]]) - [[Michael]], [[Trevor Phillips]] and [[Franklin]]. The player can jump into another character at any time.
*Each protagonist will have its own storyline, and will continue its life in the background when not being controlled
*Some characters from the [[GTA IV Era]] will appear in the game, but not protagonists such as [[Niko Bellic]]
*[[Random Characters]] will appear in random places, with the player having the option to interact with them to start a side-mission
*[[The Lost Brotherhood]] will be returning as seen in the second trailer. A group of The Lost MC members are seen chasing and shooting at protagonist Trevor Phillips as he escapes in a plane.
;Multiplayer
* There is no single-player co-op, but there will be co-op multiplayer
* Crews will be carried over from Max Payne 3 into Grand Theft Auto V's multiplayer.[http://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/23171/multiplayer-crews-revealed-on-ign-play-from-max-payne-3-to-grand.html Crews in GTA V]
==Official Information==
In November 2011, Rockstar announced GTA V with the [[#Trailer_1|first trailer]].
Throughout autumn 2012 and winter 2013, Rockstar released a range of screenshots from GTA V.
In October 2012, retail posters and displays were leaked showing a release date of Spring [[2013]] for the [[Xbox 360]] and [[PlayStation 3]]. A PC date is not yet known. This was confirmed by a [http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151314359580097&set=a.10150126067600097.319350.51752540096&type=1&theater Facebook post from Rockstar]
On 5 November 2012, Rockstar announced that GTA V is available [http://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/46011/grand-theft-auto-v-now-officially-available-for-preorder.html to be pre ordered] and released a "Beach Weather" PC wallpaper. Later that day they announced that a [http://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/46031/grand-theft-auto-v-trailer-2-coming-next-week-wed-nov-14.html 2nd trailer will be shown on 14 Nov 12].
On 8 November 2012, GameInformer released a [[/Game Informer|23-page feature on GTA V]], revealing masses of information including the three protagonists, the scale of the Los Santos map, and some hints into the feature changes. See [[/Game Informer]] for more information.
On 31 January 2013, Rockstar announcedhttp://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/48591/grand-theft-auto-v-is-coming-9172013.html Grand Theft Auto V Is Coming 9.17.2013 the official release date of the game to be 17 September, 2013, despite earlier claims that the game would be released it spring 2013.
==Trailers==
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== Gallery ==
{{also|For all GTA V screenshots, see: [[:Category:Screenshots of GTA V]]}}
=== Trailer 1 ===
File:Beach-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|A beach with a [[Dogs|dog]].
File:Jetski-GTAV-Speedophile2000-prerelease.jpg|A jet ski, marked Speedophile 2000.
File:MountChiliad-GTAV-hikers-prerelease.jpg|Hikers at the base of a mountain near [[Los Santos in GTA V|Los Santos]].
File:Convertible-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|[[Franklin]] in a convertible car retracting its roof.
File:Windturbines-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|Several wind power generators near Los Santos.
File:Michael-GTAV-firsttrailer.jpg|[[Michael]] overlooking the city.
File:Cropduster-GTAV-field-prerelease.jpg|A crop dusting plane over a vineyard.
File:Robbery-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|The three [[protagonists]] attempt to rob a store dressed as exterminators; notice the accessories on the rifle.
File:Pumpjack-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|A [[wp:pumpjack|pumpjack]] on an oil well.
File:LSPD-GTAV-helicopter-chase.jpg|A police helicopter and officers chasing a fugitive.
File:Vinewood-GTAV-sign-prerelease.jpg|The [[Vinewood in GTA V|Vinewood]] sign.
File:Privatejet-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|A Learjet-based plane (similar to a [[Shamal]]) flying over the city.
=== Promotional screenshots ===
File:Policehelicopter-GTAV-prerelease-front.jpg|A new [[LSPD in GTA V|LSPD]] helicopter.
File:Lake-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|A peaceful waterside.
File:Bike-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|A pedestrian riding a bicycle on the beach.
File:Cheetah-GTAV-prerelease-rear.jpg|The redesigned [[Cheetah]].
File:Jet-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|[[Michael]] flying a jet.
File:Parachute-GTAV-deployed-prerelease.jpg|A man with a [[Parachute]] next to a mountain.
File:Sanchez-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|Three men racing on dirtbikes, possibly [[Sanchez|Sanchezes]].
File:Tennis-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|Two civilians playing [[tennis]].
File:Hijack-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|A character hijacking a truck carrying sports cars.
File:Infernus-GTAV-prerelease-front.jpg|[[Michael]] in an updated [[Infernus]] while being pursued.
File:Stuntplane-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|A man flying a [[stunt plane]] over a river.
File:Helicopter-GTAV-searchlight-prerelease.png|A man aiming an "[[AK-47]]" at a police helicopter. The side gunner of the helicopter has a laser attachment on his weapon.
File:TrevorPhillips-GTAV-Jetski.jpg|[[Trevor Phillips]] on a lifeguard jetski with a IMI Mini UZI.
File:Shark-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|A scuba diver and a shark.
File:Franklin-and-chop.jpg|[[Franklin]] and his dog [[Chop]] rolling past a liquor store.
File:Submarine-prerelease.jpeg|A partially submerged submarine.
File:Fighterjet-prerelease.jpeg|[[Trevor Phillips|Trevor]] in a cargo plane alongside a US Airforce pilot in a fighter jet.
File:Michael-cell-trio.jpg|The three protagonists, with [[Michael]] on a cell phone.
File:TrevorVinewood1.png|[[Trevor]] climbing the letter "V" of the Vinewood sign with [[NOOSE]] after him.
File:TrevorVinewood2.png|[[Trevor]] climbing the letter "D" of the Vinewood sign in the early morning or evening.
===[[/Game Informer|Game Informer]] Screenshots===
File:Protagonists-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|The three [[protagonists]]
File:Michael-GTAV-onphone.jpg|[[Michael]] on a phone
File:Rappelling-GTAV-Michael.jpg|[[Michael]] rappelling
File:Rappelling-GTAV-Michael-office.jpg|[[Michael]] rappelling
File:Rappelling-GTAV-Michael-exterior.jpg|[[Michael]] rappelling
File:Bicycle-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|[[Michael]] on a [[bicycle]]
File:Bicycle-GTAV-prerelease2.jpg|[[Michael]] on a [[bicycle]]
File:Parachute-GTAV-LosSantos-prerelease.jpg|A character parachuting
File:Fighterjet-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|A fighter jet attacking a police helicopter
File:Buzzard-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|A [[Buzzard]]
File:Helicopter-GTAV-shooting.jpg|[[Michael]] side-shooting with a TAR-21 rifle
File:Squalo-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|A [[Squalo]]
File:9F-GTAV-prerelease-front.jpg|A [[9F]]
File:Comet-GTAV-prerelease-rear.jpg|A [[Comet]]
File:Quad-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|[[Trevor Phillips]] on a [[quad]]
File:TrevorPhillips-GTAV-gun-prerelease.jpg|[[Trevor Phillips]]
File:Gun-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|[[Franklin]]
File:Sanchez-GTAV-Franklin-prerelease.jpg|[[Franklin]] on a [[Sanchez]]
File:Street-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|[[Pleasure Pier]]
File:Watertower-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|Desert countryside
File:Akuma-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|[[Franklin]] doing a wheelie
File:Tunnel-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|[[Franklin]] on the same bike
File:Liquor-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|A small neighborhood
File:Dam-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|A dam in the outskirts of Los Santos
File:Vinewood-GTAV-aerialview-prerelease.jpg]]|
File:Parachute-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|[[Trevor Phillips]] freefalling
File:Sunset-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|A new type of helicopter
File:RailBridge-GTAV.jpg|A railway bridge, freight train and parachute
File:Trevor-GTAV-walking.jpg|[[Trevor Phillips]]
File:Trevor-Franklin-GTAV.jpg|[[Trevor Phillips]] and [[Franklin]]
File:Sanchez-GTAV-Desert.jpg|[[Franklin]] tailing a downed private jet on a bike
File:Trevor-GTAV-dirtbike.jpeg|[[Trevor Phillips]] on a dirtbike
===Trailer 2===
File:Observatory-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:Michael'shouse-GTAV-secondtrailer-tenniscourt.jpg
File:Michael'shouse-GTAV-secondtrailer-driveway.jpg
File:Michael'shouse-GTAV-secondtrailer-kitchen.jpg
File:Michael-GTAV-secondtrailer-smoking.jpg
File:Michael-GTAV-secondtrailer-drinking.jpg
File:Michael'shouse-GTAV-secondtrailer-poolside.jpg
File:Freeway-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:Freeway-GTAV-secondtrailer-rural.jpg
File:Streetfight-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:TrevorPhillips-GTAV-secondtrailer-water.jpg
File:TrevorPhillips-GTAV-secondtrailer-barfight.jpg
File:TrevorPhillips-GTAV-secondtrailer-shouting.jpg
File:Bandito-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:TrevorPhillips-GTAV-secondtrailer-molotovcocktail.jpg
File:Housefire-GTAV-secondtrailer-inside.jpg
File:TrevorPhillips-GTAV-secondtrailer-housefire.jpg
File:Housefire-GTAV-secondtrailer-exterior.jpg
File:TrevorPhillips-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:TrevorPhillips-GTAV-secondtrailer-garage.jpg
File:Roadbridge-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:Streetview-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:Lamar-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:Franklin,Lamar&Michael-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:9F-GTAV-secondtrailer-driveway.jpg
File:9F-GTAV-secondtrailer-rear.jpg
File:9F-GTAV-secondtrailer-front.jpg
File:Lady-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:Franklin-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:Vehicledamage-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:Overtaking-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:Office-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:Franklin,Lamar&Michael-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:Holdingon-GTAV-secondtrailer-boat.jpg
File:Sentinel-GTAV-secondtrailer-rear.jpg
File:Sentinel-GTAV-secondtrailer-James.jpg
File:Jimmy&Michael-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:TrevorPhillips-GTAV-secondtrailer-stomping.jpg
File:TrevorPhillips-GTAV-secondtrailer-stomp.jpg
File:Plane-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
File:Plane-GTAV-secondtrailer.jpg
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File:Trailer2-GTAV-17.04.46.png
File:Dog-GTAV-Car.png
File:Dog-GTAV-OnCar.png
File:Dog-GTAV-Jump.png
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File:Bugstar-GTAV-Jumpsuits.png
File:Trailer2-GTAV-17.04.51 1.png
File:Patriot-GTAV-Plane.png
File:Patriot-GTAV-Jump.png
File:Trailer2-GTAV-17.04.56 1.png
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File:TrainCrash-GTAV.png
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File:Protagonists-GTAV-Cringe.png
=== Artwork ===
File:Robbery-GTAV-artwork.jpg|First GTA V artwork that was revealed on 10/24/2012.
File:IFruitPhone-GTAV-artwork.jpg|Retail poster that was revealed on 10/30/2012.
File:Franklin&Chop-GTAV-artwork.jpg|Poster showing artwork of [[Franklin]] and [[Chop]] with the Spring 2013 release date.
File:LSPDcop-GTAV-artwork-femaleofficer.jpg|Poster showing artwork with female police officer and detainee.
File:TrevorPhillips-GTAV-poster.jpg|Poster showing artwork with [[Trevor Phillips]] sitting on a quad bike holding a sniper rifle.
File:Beach-GTAV-artwork.jpg|"Beach Weather" PC wallpaper released on 5/11/12.
File:Franklin&Chop-GTAV-artwork-trailer.jpg|Artwork promoting the release of the second trailer revealed on 5/11/12.
File:Protagonists-GTAV-GameInformer-artwork.png|The cover for GameInformer's article on GTA V released on 8/11/12, confirming that there are three protagonists.
File:Michael-GTAV-artwork.png|Artwork of Michael revealed in the GameInformer article.
File:GTAVMichaelRobberArt.jpeg|Artwork of Michael robbing a jewelery store revealed in the GameInformer article. Outfit appears to be [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EqYkCsxzXc LA Takedown]-inspired.
File:Protagonists-GTAV-IGN.jpg|Artwork of the three protagonists revealed in an IGN article on 13/11/12.
File:GTAV-TheTrunk.png|The complete version of the previous artwork, titled "The Trunk". Revealed 4/01/13.
== Hints and Speculation about GTA V ==
{{main|Speculation of GTA V}}
Prior to the official announcements, trailers and magazine features of Grand Theft Auto V, a large number of possible clues had been found in previous GTA games and elsewhere to indicate what may have been the setting and content of GTA V. Fans also made a number of educated guesses, and many rumours circulated the Internet. See [[Speculation of GTA V]] for a detailed list.
== See also ==
* [[Los Santos in GTA V]]
* [[Businesses in GTA V]]
* [[Weapons in GTA V]]
* [[Vehicles in GTA V]]
* [[Grand Theft Auto V/Trailers|GTA V Trailers]]
* [[Vice City in GTA IV Era]] & [[San Andreas in GTA IV Era]] - references to the locations of GTA III Era games in the GTA IV Era.
* [[Community:GTA V Wishlist]] - the Grand Theft Wiki Community's suggestions on what should be included in GTA V.
== References ==
== External link ==
* [http://www.rockstargames.com/V/ Grand Theft Auto V] - official website
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Hints and Speculation about GTA V

Prior to the official announcements, trailers and magazine features of Grand Theft Auto V, a large number of possible clues had been found in previous GTA games and elsewhere to indicate what may have been the setting and content of GTA V. Fans also made a number of educated guesses, and many rumours circulated the Internet. See Speculation of GTA V for a detailed list.